Thermo Scientific Chemicals Formaldehyde, 37 wt% sol. in water, stab. with 5-15% methanol

Formaldehyde, formalin, CAS # 50-00-0, is a colorless volatile used as a histologic fixative and disinfectant.

Supplier:  Thermo Scientific Chemicals 119690010

Catalog No. AC119690010

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General description

• Formaldehyde (formalin) is an organic compound used for crosslinking proteins in biological samples such as tissue sections, culture cells, and whole specimens
• Formaldehyde is an intermediate in the combustion of methane and can exist in many forms
• It is a volatile, colorless liquid; that can be stored long-term in appropriate containers
• Comes stabilized in solution with methanol

Applications

• It May be used in pain research for induction of pain and inflammation
• Monomeric formaldehyde is formulated especially for laboratory applications
• Commonly used in RNA isolation as a denaturant

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Formaldehyde
• CAS: 50-00-0, 7732-18-5, 67-56-1
• Color: Clear
• Boiling Point: 97.0°C
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.3755 to 1.3775
• MDL Number: MFCD00003274
• Fieser: 01,397; 02,200; 04,238; 05,312; 06,264; 07,158; 08,231; 09,224; 10,186; 11,240; 12,232; 14,168; 15,161; 16,171
• Synonym: formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde
• InChI Key: WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: formaldehyde
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 30.03
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16842
• Formula Weight: 30.03
• Physical Form: Solution

• Name Note: 37 wt% Solution in Water, Stabilized with 10 to 15% Methanol
• Melting Point: -15.0°C
• Density: 1.0830g/mL
• Flash Point: 50°C
• Molecular Formula: CH2O
• Linear Formula: HCHO
• Quantity: 1 L
• Merck Index: 15, 4263
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, ether and acetone
• SMILES: C=O
• Stabilizer: 5 to 15% methanol
• PubChem CID: 712
• Vapor Pressure: 2mbar at 20°C
• Percent Purity: 35.0 to 39.0%

Safety and Handling

GHS P Statement Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes damage to organs. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Toxic if swallowed. Suspected of causing cancer. Fla

GHS P Statement Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact

Danger

RUO – Research Use Only